2nd Vice Minister of MSIT: "Network Failures Can Paralyze Social Functions"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seolgina Jo] Cho Kyung-sik, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated on the 12th, "With the digitalization of society and the economy, if a network failure occurs, the functions of the entire society could be paralyzed," urging domestic telecommunications companies to participate in establishing network safety measures and enhancing network resilience.

On the same day, Vice Minister Cho presided over the "Information and Communication Accident Crisis Response Discussion Drill" as part of the 2021 Disaster Response Safe Korea Training. The drill simulated a communication disaster scenario where damage to communication facilities occurred following an earthquake, leading to failures in wired and wireless communication networks. Major telecommunications companies such as SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus, SK Broadband, as well as related agencies including the Korea Communications Commission, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and Financial Services Commission participated.

The Ministry of Science and ICT explained that they reviewed situation reporting according to the response manual, initial response, collaboration systems with related agencies and telecommunications companies, and systematic measures and recovery processes. They also held sessions where each telecommunications company actively proposed and discussed alternatives to prevent recurrence.

Vice Minister Cho said, "Telecommunications operators should actively participate in establishing network safety measures and enhancing network resilience that correspond to their social responsibilities."

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